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on interstate 66 where an accident is causing some big problems this rush hour. the westbound lanes are shut down now because of a tractor trailer accident. the cab of the vehicle became separated from its load near oakton, virginia, the truck that was hauling hay caught on fire. the westbound lanes of 66 were backed up for several hours while firefighters sprayed down the hay. the driver of the truck was not hurt. now westbound traffic is being diverted on to route 123 this evening. >> they have been without power now for nearly two days. coming up, the rare step they have to take to get the power back on for folks in north arlington. anny. >> and we're looking at some really nice conditions tonight. here's a look at doppler radar where we have a few storms. we'll talk about the increase in humidity coming up a little later. >>> over international monetary fund chief domonique strauss- kahn may be trouble for now, but his legal troubles are far from over. filed a former complaint of attempted rape against strauss- kahn today in paris. claims he tried to sexually
on interstate 66 where an accident is causing some big problems this rush hour. the westbound lanes are shut down now because of a tractor trailer accident. the cab of the vehicle became separated from its load near oakton, virginia, the truck that was hauling hay caught on fire. the westbound lanes of 66 were backed up for several hours while firefighters sprayed down the hay. the driver of the truck was not hurt. now westbound traffic is being diverted on to route 123 this evening. >>...
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Jul 6, 2011
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you know these clothes are too big now, so i'm donating them. not going back there again. good for you! how'd you do it? eating right, whole grain. whole grain? whole grain. [ female announcer ] people who choose more whole grain tend to weigh less than those who don't... multigrain cheerios has five whole grains and 110 lightly sweetened calories per serving... more grains. less you! multigrain cheerios. >>> lawyers are pressing prosecutors to drop sexual assault charges against dominique straus-khan. prosecutors are considering whether they can go forward after finding his accuser lied to them. defense lawyers called a meeting with the prosecution today "productive." >>> the army psychiatrist charged in the deadly fort hood rampage will face the death penalty. this after the base commander determined that major nidal malik hasan will be saying it was more costly and time consuming. >>> james bulger pled not guilty to 19 murder counts. that plea in a boston federal court came 16 years after bulger fled the city when a federal agent warned him that there was an upcoming in
you know these clothes are too big now, so i'm donating them. not going back there again. good for you! how'd you do it? eating right, whole grain. whole grain? whole grain. [ female announcer ] people who choose more whole grain tend to weigh less than those who don't... multigrain cheerios has five whole grains and 110 lightly sweetened calories per serving... more grains. less you! multigrain cheerios. >>> lawyers are pressing prosecutors to drop sexual assault charges against...
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Jul 1, 2011
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food, fire works and fun are a big -- fireworks and fun and are a big part of your holiday but take caution with the sparklers around the water and the grill. remember about the dangers of fire works. and the commission said there are 200 injuries every day from sparklers and homemade explosives. the small sticks are like dynamite. for fireworks approved for consumer use, keep a bucket or a hose close and keep children at a distance and keep the pets indoors. the last blast can easily scare them. before you let the kids take a splash into the water have them swim with a buddy. make sure to assign a designated watcher to keep an eye on them and a big safety plus, a fence around the fool with a gate alarm. and install anti-intrapment drain covers. so don't get burned by a case of food poisoning. and the usda said that one out of six people get sick from e. coli and other food-borne illnesses every year. don't keep them out for more than an hour. the steps are all part of making sure that your july 4th is happy and safe. if you look at our deckout, you will not see a grill. that is because the
food, fire works and fun are a big -- fireworks and fun and are a big part of your holiday but take caution with the sparklers around the water and the grill. remember about the dangers of fire works. and the commission said there are 200 injuries every day from sparklers and homemade explosives. the small sticks are like dynamite. for fireworks approved for consumer use, keep a bucket or a hose close and keep children at a distance and keep the pets indoors. the last blast can easily scare...
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Jul 4, 2011
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by 9:00, that's when we are getting ready for the big fireworks show tonight. right now this model is saying showers out to the west. leesburg, manassas, maybe some thunderstorms as well in the mountains and then through manassas as well, as late as 11:00 tonight, culpeper too possibly could still see storms as well. overnight, the severe threat diminishing, but we could see some showers and storms to the south of us and stray ones tomorrow once again. tonight mostly cloudy and mild. showers and storms heavy and severe to the south. lows 66 to 74 degrees. around town, near mid 70s, but 69 in leesburg. 65 in frederick. here's a quick look at your seven-day forecast. temperature wise, around seasonal. we have a chance for showers and thunderstorms. this frontal system flirting with us and i think for tonight, you hear thunder and lightning. it could be dangerous. >> it's going to be touch and go for some fireworks. >> all right annie, thanks very much. >> brett is talking about old school stuff. >> did you jump rope? >> absolutely. >> i jumped rope in gym class.
by 9:00, that's when we are getting ready for the big fireworks show tonight. right now this model is saying showers out to the west. leesburg, manassas, maybe some thunderstorms as well in the mountains and then through manassas as well, as late as 11:00 tonight, culpeper too possibly could still see storms as well. overnight, the severe threat diminishing, but we could see some showers and storms to the south of us and stray ones tomorrow once again. tonight mostly cloudy and mild. showers...
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Jul 8, 2011
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big time rain. now, we'll back the radar back out a little bit. kind. widen it out. we'll show you where all of this is going to go in the next hour. it will push across east. it will hold together. it will stay pretty intense in terms of rainfall rates but it should be almost east of the bay or at least to the day within the next hour. so, that is good news. so, maybe the best advice is to wait to come home and come home late. thunderstorms safety, secure loose objects, lower the deck or patio umbrella and stay away from windows. temperatures because it has been raining, are rain-cooled. 75 downtown. 27 in gaithersburg. 75 in manassas. the outside story, severe weather still possible. especially east of town. watch goes until 9:00. flood watch until midnight. storms will be ending well before midnight. don't cross flooded streets. for tonight, showers and thunderstorms. some heavy. some severe early. everything tapering off before midnight. lows 56 to about 72. next seven days. we're actually setting the stage for a pretty nice weekend. maybe some residual clouds ea
big time rain. now, we'll back the radar back out a little bit. kind. widen it out. we'll show you where all of this is going to go in the next hour. it will push across east. it will hold together. it will stay pretty intense in terms of rainfall rates but it should be almost east of the bay or at least to the day within the next hour. so, that is good news. so, maybe the best advice is to wait to come home and come home late. thunderstorms safety, secure loose objects, lower the deck or patio...